The basics of CBT:

People react more to what they think about a situation than the situation itself.

CBT focuses on the here and now- not your past.

CBT helps people solve their problems by examining how irrational thoughts lead to distress and problems.

Some examples of irrational thinking:

• I always have to be perfect.
• I should be happy all the time.
• If I don’t get what I want, it is a total catastrophe.
• I have NO control over my life.
• My past makes me who I am.
• If I’m not in a relationship, I’m a loser.